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Voigtlander& Sohn Bergheil Deluxe

The Voigtländer Bergheil Deluxe is a folding plate camera, a higher-specification variant of the standard Bergheil distinguished by its green leather covering. It was produced in the interwar period and positioned at enthusiast and professional users who wanted a compact, bellows-based field camera.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Bergheil Deluxe have spanned roughly £100 to £1,300, with a median result around £500 across the recorded sales. The wide range reflects strong condition-sensitivity: in today's market the value of any given example depends heavily on the lens fitted, the state of the bellows and covering, and whether original plate holders and case are present — so what one sells for can differ sharply from what another is worth.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Jun 2025 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Aug 2024 £100 Special Auction Services
Nov 2023 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2021 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £540 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
Feb 2002 £282 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Bergheil Deluxe worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have ranged from about £100 for rougher examples up to £1,300 for the best, with a typical result near £500 depending on condition and the lens fitted.

How much does a Bergheil Deluxe sell for at auction?

Most examples sell for somewhere between £280 and £550 at the hammer, with exceptional cameras in clean original condition with desirable lenses reaching four figures.

What makes the Deluxe different from the standard Bergheil?

The Deluxe is identified by its green leather covering in place of the usual black, which is also the main reason collectors pay a premium over a comparable standard Bergheil.

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